Administrative Specialist

Concentrations Available:

Our career-focused Administrative Specialist program now has three concentrations available: Accounting, Insurance, or Marketing. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

Overview

The Administrative Specialist program provides skills for students seeking a career in office administration. Students gain proficiency in leading office application software with the opportunity to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. Students gain strong editing and writing skills, business math and accounting fundamentals, digital publishing and basic website design and maintenance training.

The program also provides options and opportunities through the following:

The insurance concentration offers students who successfully complete insurance courses and industry assessments to earn the Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designation.

The accounting concentration prepares students by enhancing the skills of individuals who are seeking or are currently employed in accounting-related positions.

The marketing concentration offers students a wide range of business courses including business concepts, marketing, promotion, selling, or management.

Program graduates are equipped with the office and management skills necessary to become productive and responsible leaders in today’s workplace.

Mission

The mission of the Administrative Specialist program is to empower our students to better their lives and to contribute positively to the employers and communities in which they work and live. Students will utilize current technology to develop new skills and attributes required for successful entry into the office support field.

Why This Program

Imagine becoming an important member of an office team. In almost every sector of business and industry, there is a need for skilled administrative assistants. When you enroll in the Administrative Specialist Program here at CWI, we help you learn the skills you need to become a qualified professional. You will receive the skills to manage the day-to-day administrative needs of any office environment.

Clubs

Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.
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Gainful Employment

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at cwidaho.cc/ge

Skills, Traits, and Prep Classes

Interest in a business career

Enjoyment of working with others

Keyboarding proficiency is a plus

College-level reading skills

Fluency in the English Language

Advising

Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. CWI One Stop Student Services offers advising assistance, to help in deciding which courses you need to take to complete your educational goals. Visit Advising for more information or contact One Stop Student Services to schedule an appointment.

The required assessments for the 25nwam Keyboarding speed and CISA 001 prerequisites for the ADMS 110, ADMS 111, ADMS 162, and ADMS 164 courses are NO LONGER REQUIRED.

Financial Aid Available

Did you know that as a student in this program you may be eligible for financial aid? Through grants, scholarships, and loans, more than 60 percent of first-time, full-time CWI students receive some form of financial assistance. To learn more about financial aid options and whether you may be eligible, visit Financial Aid.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for a full-time CWI student averages half the cost of a state university and a third of the cost of a private college. Tuition and fees vary based on program and residence. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Career Info

This program provides training needed to enter all types of administrative specialist. Graduates may find employment with large corporations, small businesses, government organizations, and more.

Administrative assistants often support the work of managers, preparing presentations, managing calls, handling correspondence, and responding to various needs of the business as they arise.